Czech coach prepares for World Cup opener, wary of South Korea's attacking line
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Czech Republic head coach Miroslav Koubek gave a high 평가 of South Korea's attacking power ahead of the first Group A match against Korea in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final tournament.
At a press conference held on the 11th in Guadalajara, Mexico, Koubek said that Korea is a team with various attacking options, including Son Heungmin, and expressed caution. While explaining that Czech Republic and Korea are teams with different styles, he said Korea's attack could be the biggest threat.
He also said he would not use the weather or adapting to the high altitude as excuses regarding the match conditions, adding that he had already finalized the starting lineup two days earlier. Czech Republic is focusing on tactics and balance for its first match against Korea at the World Cup finals for the first time in 20 years.